The 29-year-old junior high school teacher's wit, intimate social media musings, and polished speeches have prompted glowing media coverage and declarations that he's "winning the 2020 spouse primary."

Chasten has already said that as the country's inaugural first gentleman, he'd focus on improving public schools, access to arts education, and mental healthcare.

The Buttigiegs ( pronounced "BOOT-edge-EDGE") are in part campaigning on their identity as gay men. Mayor Pete, as people in South Bend call him, is the second-ever openly gay man to run for president.

"I could be the first man in history to pick out the White House china," Chasten, an improv comedian, said to cheers during his HRC speech.

Here's what you need to know about Chasten Buttigieg:

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Chasten left his job as a junior high school teacher to campaign with his husband.

Today is the last day in the first quarter of fundraising. So, naturally, we're supposed to do this thing where we reach out and ask for money. Unfortunately it's really important because a lot of folks will measure our our team based on the money we bring in alone. We're a scrappy yet dedicated and diverse team. Peter and I don't have deep pockets and we didn't have gigantic email lists out of the gate. Your donations are helping us expand our team at a rapid pace. We finally have a new office and our whole team can be under one roof! Your 💵 helps Peter travel the country and meet people. We depend on your donations and friendship to get us through. Let's show them we're a serious team. Even if you've already donated, please consider tossing in another $5. It makes a huge difference! Thank you! Link in bio. #peteforamerica

Your time in the closet and your journey to coming out belong to you. You are not required to open healed wounds or write lengthy threads in order to explain your worth to others who aren't willing to see it themselves. You matter first. — Chasten Buttigieg (@Chas10Buttigieg) April 2, 2019